Key Facts
- Atalanta is currently in 12th place, below expectations, while Parma, in 18th place, remains in a relegation spot despite recently earning a point.
- Parma ended a losing streak with a 0-0 draw against Udinese, but showed little offensive punch and missed an opportunity when Bernabé missed a penalty kick.
- Atalanta will have to make do without defenders Hien, Kossounou, and Kolasinac, as well as forwards Scamacca and Raspadori; which limits their options on both ends of the field.
- A draw remains a risky pick following Atalanta’s 4–4 tie against Frosinone and 2–2 draw against Florence; those same results support the pick for over 2.5 goals.
Match Preview
Atalanta’s injury list is growing at a time when Maurizio Sarri is trying to turn around the team’s sluggish start to the season. Alberto Gilardino’s Parma is coming off a draw that ended a losing streak but remains in a relegation spot. The two teams will face off on Monday at the New Balance Arena. In their last recorded competitive match, Atalanta won convincingly.
- Venue: New Balance Arena, Bergamo
- Date and Time: November 2, 2026, 8:45 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 10)
The betting market clearly favors Atalanta. Atalanta’s 4-0 victory in January 2026 argues against both bets, especially a draw. “Over 2.5 goals” is also a possibility: Atalanta continues to concede goals, while Parma lacks offensive firepower.
Atalanta Form & Record Check
Atalanta’s most recent league match at AC Florence ended 2–2. The team managed to salvage a point after squandering a lead and falling behind. Prior to that, they drew 4–4 against Frosinone. It’s hard to gauge the progress made on offense under Sarri as long as the defense remains so vulnerable: Across all competitions, Atalanta has conceded at least one goal in each of its last five matches. Added to this are the absences of Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou, and Sead Kolasinac.
Atalanta could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Marco Carnesecchi in goal, Giorgio Scalvini and Relja Obrić at center back, and Mario Pašalić and Éderson in midfield. Charles De Ketelaere could play behind Nikola Krstović.
Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou, and Sead Kolasinac are out. Scalvini and Obrić are therefore expected to start in central defense. Raoul Bellanova, Franck Kessié, Giacomo Raspadori, Gianluca Scamacca, and Thomas Pompei are also unavailable. Davide Zappacosta could play right back, while Krstović is slated to lead the attack.
Parma Form & Record Check
With the 0-0 draw against Udinese, Parma ended a three-game losing streak in the league. However, Gilardino’s team showed little going forward, and Adrián Bernabé missed a penalty kick. Previously, Parma had lost 1-2 to Lazio Rome. With only five goals in nine league games, a draw would mean Parma doesn’t let Atalanta pull away.
Parma could line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Giovanni Daffara in goal and Enrico Delprato, Mariano Troilo, and Dominik Drobnic in a back three. Vincent Sierro and Mandela Keita are expected to start in central midfield. Adrián Bernabé and El Bilal Touré could play behind David Romero. Nesta Elphege is out after appendectomy surgery, which is why Romero is slated to start as the striker.
Atalanta vs. Parma Head-to-Head & Statistics
Atalanta has won 11 of the 18 recorded competitive matches between the two teams. The 4-0 victory in January 2026 supports their status as favorites, but the 2-3 loss to Parma in 2025 calls for caution when betting on a clear win. This suggests there will be goals, even if a draw remains the bolder bet.
